Check out these ten influencers to follow for professional manicures to provide inspo for your next nail style.
Britney was born and raised in Tokyo and now currently resides in LA. She specializes in 3-D nail art and hand painting. Her bright and fun designs are inspired by fashion, music, art and various cultures that she loves.
Bianca is an Atlanta-based manicurist that is known for being Missy Elliot’s nail artist. Along with working with celebrities, she has created legendary looks on the show Claws. Her work includes multi-textural designs and the use of nail bling.
If you love nails with strong attention to detail, check out Chelsea King’s work! She started painting nails as a way to accessorize and express her love for art and has become a professional manicurist located in Los Angeles. Named “Top 10 Nail Artists to Follow” by TeenVogue, you’ll find trendy designs and featured work in various magazines on her page.
Alicia is an editorial nail artist based in NYC that has experience giving manicured tips to celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Kylie Jenner. Follow her if you love abstract designs and heavy use of negative space. Her minimalist, beautiful nail art will have you coming back for more.
Sophie Harris-Greenslade
Sophie is a UK nail artist that studied illustration in college and has used that knowledge for her hand-painted nail designs. Her painted tips include classic patterns all the way to playful creations. This manicurist has worked with a variety of celebrity clients, global brands, designers and media.
Known for being the man behind Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Heidi Klum’s nails, be sure to add Tom to your follow list. He was Chanel’s first celebrity nail artist and is a graphic designer turned manicurist. His feed is full of famous people showing off his forward-thinking designs.
Jin Soon’s work is simple, yet sophisticated. Noted as one of the most in-demand professional manicurists, Jin Soon provides clean and elegant designs for her clients. Her feed includes behind-the-scenes photos for photoshoots and runway shows.
The Lady Fancy Nails Instagram account is run by two sisters with hypnotic designs. They have worked with brands like Nike, TNT, Urban Outfitters, Chromat, Refinery29, Saks Fifth Ave., CFDA, The Met and Foot Locker. Check them out for abstract, expressive and bold work.
Park Eun is a Korean nail artist that shares her playful and minimalistic designs. Her shattered glass, wire, diamond and LED original designs are what gained her international attention. Take a look at her Instagram for amazing 3-D designs.
Born in Kyoto and now based in NYC, Mei has transformed from a small town nail technician to an industry favorite. Her designs are characterized by whimsical styles and boldly unique designs. From pierced nails to cartoon characters, you’ll find a variety of manis to draw inspiration from.